Sending instant messages with Skype for Android phones

Instant messaging is free on Skype for Android phones, just like it is on your computer. To send an instant message:

Sign in to Skype.

Go to People.

Select a contact and type your message in the text field.

To send your message, tap the send button.

To add emoticons to your instant messages, simply tap the emoticon icon to bring up a selection of emoticons. Tap the one you want to add it to your message. If you have large emoticons enabled and you send a message with just an emoticon, the emoticon will appear large in your conversation window.

If you want to send a file, tap the plus icon and tap Send files.

To edit or remove your instant messages, just tap and hold the message and select Edit message or Remove message. These options are not available in older conversations.

Learn more about sending and receiving files with Skype for Android phones.